Google, Apple, and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump, with MapQuest still not updating its map to reflect the change. MapQuest is allowing online users to rename the gulf as they wish, possibly in a humorous response to the order. Some U.S. citizens have welcomed the name change, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened legal action against Google for changing the name. Google explained that they adhere to official government names, while MapQuest stated they hadn’t updated their maps in 15 years and jokingly invite users to rename the Gulf of Mexico. The social media users have come up with creative names for the gulf, such as “Gulf of Fragile Masculinity” and “Gulf of $7 Eggs.” MapQuest is a free online mapping and navigation service launched in 1996, offering step-by-step directions before voice navigation software in vehicles became widespread. The app is available for both Apple iPhone and Google Android users. President Donald Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the change while others express frustration and humor about it on social media.
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